Available Dobermans
updated 5/29/26
Coming Soon
This beautiful 1 yr old blue boy isn’t neutered yet so won’t be available until after his neuter. In the meantime, we’ll add things as we get to know him through his foster.
He is turning out to be a really nice dog and may end up as a foster fail since the person fostering always has the first option of adoption.
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Dobermans listed here are not through our rescue. We have not met these dogs nor have we assessed these dogs. We are cross posting to help them find a home. Any information on them came directly from the shelter, rescue, or owners.
Current dogs on cross post: Minka (energetic female, 5yrs), Frau (senior girl, 9yrs), Jim and Dwight (mixes, young adults), Maisy (cute female mix), and Winona so keep scrolling!
Playful, energetic 5yold
Minka is a 5yr old black/tan docked spayed Doberman. You’d never know her age watching her run around. She’s a dynamo! She lives with two male dogs that are really rough on her at times so right now is spending too much time crated in the day to rotate with the boys outside. They get along well with her, but sometimes are just too testosterone driven and Minka simply doesn’t need that! Her previous buddy was older and respectful, but passed.
She loves humans and would rather spend time with them than the boys. Cats are unknown to her so I’d say probably not a good idea. She’s really smart, healthy, 70lb fit girl. Good w/people, good with kids and, with proper introductions, well behaved dogs.
House trained and very reliable about it. Takes a $4 a month medication to help with that.
Very sweet, staying w/owner until a new home is found. We are acting as a referral only at this time.
Frau
Best Friends has taken Frau in and she’s looking for a new home. She’s a blue Dobie. They believe she was born in 2017 so she’s a senior. The link below will take you right to her page. She’s in Kanab at the sanctuary.
Dwight and Jim
Located at the West Valley Animal Shelter
West Valley has two Doberman mixes at the shelter. Their names are Jim and Dwight. They are both fully vaccinated, chipped, neutered, six year old males who came in to the shelter as strays on January 2nd.
They have been absolutely terrified of everything since coming in and the shelter feels like little progress was being made on building confidence. They dog tested them and didn’t really seem to care about other dogs or each other so it was thought they could be placed separately. Yet, when Dwight went to a foster home, he stayed shut down until Jim joined him. . They both enjoy the yard, peanut butter and chin scratches. 120004, 120005
Maisy
Maisy is a black/tan spayed female Doberman mix. She’s got the cutest face!
Owner reports “Maisy is spayed, she may need some shots to be current though. She was my ex-husband dog and he stated in the divorce that he didn’t want her. I was going to try to keep her, but it’s not possible. She is a good dog, walks well on a leash, knows some basic commands like sit and lay down. She is highly food motivated and I have no doubt if someone spent some time with her she would learn quickly.
She came from an abuse situation when we adopted her. She was used strictly for breeding, extremely skinny, abused with water in some way and had never been out of a cage. She has opened up a lot since we adopted her. She can still be shy but its mainly with men and only until she is familiar with them.
She does well with other dogs/cats, small children. She gets scared if you raise your voice at her, and she loves to chase/ bark at squirrels. She will whine a little if she is scared. She is not crate trained mainly because of her past, but she is fully house trained. She is not food aggressive, but you also can't free feed her. She will eat until she pukes.
She really is a good dog. She can use more training but considering her past, she has come a long way. She is still a little scared of water but she will stand there patiently while you bathe her, she just shakes due to fear. I have worked with her a lot to help her over her fears and I would love to see her go to a good home where someone will continue to love her and work with her.
I did find her original paperwork from when she was adopted but I don't have access to any recent medical history as its under my ex-husbands name. I am located in Nampa, Idaho.”
Winona
Estimated birthdate: March 31, 2024
(Salt Lake Best Friends)
Winona is a 2-year-old Doberman. She is an active, friendly girl that loves people. She loves her zoomies and would do well in an active home. This sweet girl loves cuddling and a good soft toy. Winona is quite the fan of pup cups too. If you’re ready for an active companion with plenty of potential, come see Winona.
If you would like more info, please call/text our adoptions team at 385-405-5145 or email us at utahadoptions@bestfriends.org
How To Begin
Fill out an Adopiton Application
Send back filled out Application to UTDobieRescue@gmail.com
Be prepared for a home visit
Have in mind the dobie you wish to adopt based on what is best for your home
Make sure you read descriptions and bios to learn about each dog
Once approved pay the $200 adoption fee
How To Adopt
Rescue FAQs
What is the Utah Doberman Rescue?
The UDR, a division of the Salt Lake Doberman Pinscher Club, consists of volunteers who are dedicated to finding quality homes for needy Dobermans. We place an average of 100 dogs each year.
Are There Any Fees To Adopt Through Rescue?
The Doberman Rescue pays for all expenses related to each dog in our care. This includes a veterinary exam, vaccinations, spaying or neutering, micro-chipping, treating for worms, and heartworm testing. It also includes boarding where necessary as well as the upkeep of the dogs in foster situations. Obviously this is very expensive and any help is greatly appreciated. We ask that new owners donate $250 to the Utah Doberman Rescue so that we can partially cover some of these costs.
What area do we serve?
Most of our Dobermans come from the Salt Lake City and Ogden areas, but we accept dogs from much of the intermountain region, including Wyoming, Idaho, and southern Utah.
What is required to adopt?
Prospective owners must fill out an adoption application and agree to abide by the terms of our adoption contract. We are looking for stable, loving, permanent homes with adequately fenced yards for our Dobermans. Dobermans do not have enough coat, nor the disposition, to be kept as an outdoor dog. They must be house dogs and must never, ever be chained as a way of confinement. They love their people and want to be with you constantly.
Will an adult Doberman adjust to an new family?
Dobermans are extremely people oriented. They were bred to be a companion and protector of man. As a rule, they bond very quickly with their new family members because they crave human contact so much. Often dogs from the worst backgrounds, those who have been abused and neglected, are the most loving. They truly appreciate the attention and security given to them and with time and proper care and respect become completely devoted to their new owners.
How can I help?
Volunteers are needed to work with the shelters, especially in areas at a distance from the Salt Lake Area, to exercise the dogs who are being boarded, and to help with fund-raising. Good foster homes are always needed. If you can't volunteer, donations are gratefully accepted. You can use the link provided below.